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World News Last Week: Iran-US, Russia-Ukraine & Tariffs

World News Last Week: Iran-US, Russia-Ukraine & Tariffs

Major World News Last Week: US-Iran Nuclear Brinkmanship, Escalating Russia-Ukraine Strikes, Trump Tariff Fallout & Global Tensions – February 2026 Roundup Introduction: A Week of Heightened Global Risks and Diplomatic Maneuvers (February 16–22, 2026) The week of February 16–22, 2026, was defined by escalating geopolitical flashpoints, economic policy shocks, and ongoing conflicts that captured international […]

Ukraine-Russia Conflict: POW Swap & EU €90B Loan

Ukraine-Russia Conflict: POW Swap & EU €90B Loan

Ukraine-Russia Conflict Update: Major POW Exchange Follows UAE Talks, EU Commits €90 Billion Loan Amid Persistent Russian Strikes In a notable humanitarian breakthrough amid the protracted Ukraine-Russia war, delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States concluded trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 5-6, 2026, securing a significant prisoner-of-war (POW) exchange of 314 individuals (157 from each side). This marks the first such […]